About Amber S.

Award nominated singer-songwriter (wife and mom) with over 20 years experience available to teach eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of skills, focusing on self-expression and technique. I specialize in pop, folk, rock, blues and country styles. Let's have fun making music!

About Amber

I have been a performing singer-songwriter/graphic artist for 15+ years have written roughly 200 original songs, released several CDs and performed hundreds of shows. Music has been an important part of my life and has given me enormous amounts of joy and growth as an individual. Both of my parents are musicians and I was fortunate to have their support and guidance in addition to formal and informal training from various musicians over the years but mostly, I developed my style of playing from many hours of playing and experimenting. I am excited to have the opportunity to teach others the tools needed to start their own journey in music.

*** Lesson Details ***I am both easy going and goal oriented. I want my students to get the most out of their lessons and enjoy every minute.

I provide the syllabus & handouts needed initially

but will may assign a book after the first few lessons. Students should have an empty three-ring binder handy or iPad in addition to owning their own guitar or piano/keyboard. I recommend supporting local music stores before going to the big chains. I can help with choosing an instrument if needed.

Within 6 months*, the student should know and be able to play major and minor chords (instruments only), understand basic music notation, time signatures, and be able to follow basic sheet music. Students are encouraged to name songs that they wish to learn to keep them excited and interested in learning.

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About Kevin R.

Lessons are specifically tailored to each student based on ability level, learning style, and goals. Younger children will focus more on technique and fun, but in every lesson it is my goal for my students to grow their own musical sensibilities. Above all, I love sharing with my students the joy that playing the guitar can add to their lives.

About Kevin

Every student deserves a teacher that is attentive, committed and above all highly competent. I can provide this to students of all ages.

***Background***My initial studies were in jazz and other electric styles, and I performed in a number of varied ensembles. I recently graduated with a Master's degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

*** Travel Equipment ***I bring blank staff paper and other paper materials (music, exercises) to each lesson, as well as my guitar. I will bring a 1/4" cable for electric students. I expect students to bring their instrument and any accessories necessary. A music stand is required.

*** Specialties ***My primary performing instrument is classical guitar, and I am well-versed in the literature. I love teaching jazz, rock, folk, or any other kind of music on the guitar.

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Sara January 24, 2017·Guitar·In studio

Kevin is a fantastic teacher for young children. He maintains a fun and playful environment for them while also explaining things in a way that they can understand. My 7 year old daughter has been taking lessons from him for a few months now and she really enjoys her time.

Siobhan R. January 24, 2017··

Amazing teacher!

Sloan K. January 31, 2016·Classical Guitar·In home

Kevin is very nice and very encouraging!

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About Collin M.

About Collin

I have been playing and teaching professionally for over ten years. I love to play the instrument in all styles, from classical to jazz to rock & roll. I have been playing guitar and singing with a blues rock band for over 6 years now, and have had much experience writing songs and performing live. I have also had my classical compositions performed live by local orchestras and have had some of my music featured in commercials.

*** Lesson Details ***Lesson plans are based entirely on the student. Whether the student wishes to begin just learning the songs they enjoy, decides to delve into a long term theory based program, or even both, I can create a lesson plan catered to their personal needs.

*** Travel Equipment ***I expect the student to have access to their own instrument, as well as purchase their own workbooks. I can prov

*** Specialties ***I specialize in rock & roll and all the of the music that it is built upon. Anything from blues to country to R&B to bluegrass is something I have a strong fascination and background with. I am also extremely well versed in college level music theory.

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DonH September 22, 2011··

Very good teacher

Colin has been very helpful . I have had other teachers in the past and it did me no good . Gollin teaches you to play in the real world . Also knows all of my old 60's songs .

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About De'Anza P.

About De'Anza

As an active musician and graduate of LA College of Music, I believe that teaching is much more than a student learning to play their instrument. It's about creating a fun environment where students not only gets a solid musical foundation but are also encouraged to express themselves creatively. Lessons are personalized to meet student's goals.

I'm currently a private music teacher at the Hollywood Academy of Music school where my students range from as young as pre-school to adults.

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John L. July 26, 2015·Guitar·In studio

The guitar is the instrument with which I have developed bad habits and posture over the years, but in addition to correcting these things, I really needed help with music theory. Also, as opposed to being a kid with all the time in the world to practice and study, I'm a 40-something with a busy, full-time job in the middle of my daily life. De'Anza was flexible enough to work with these issues of mine while still keeping me focused on a positive, effective lesson plan. That is the mark of a professional. Thank you De'Anza!

Cynthia H. June 8, 2015·Singing·In studio

De'anza is a fabulous music teacher for my 12 year old daughter. We came to her for vocal lessons and she has encouraged her to learn piano and has helped her with her ukelele. She Inspires my daughter to want to learn and to grow as a musician. In the last few months of studying with De'anza, my daughter has notably improved vocally as well as learned so much more. I appreciate all she does for my daughter. I highly recommend De'Anza!

Albert G. April 30, 2014·Singing·

Talented Instructor

De'Anza is truly a gifted multi-instrumentalist and vocal coach. Her down to earth approach and general vibe is incomparable. I would highly recommend taking lessons with her, she's very flexible to work with and will work to build a curriculum according to your needs. It's hard to find people in LA who have a good ear and listen to your needs. She's a great fit for someone who's looking for proper instruction.

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About Andrew F.

Pulling from over 15 years of guitar playing, including work with different bands both on stage and in studio; studying with some of the greatest guitar teachers alive at Musician's Institute, where I received my degree; and over 4 years as a product specialist for Guitar Center helping an extraordinary amount of people find the right instrument for them, I am sure that I can help you accomplish all and any of your goals with Guitar and Music!

About Andrew

Hello!My name is Andrew, and I am a passionate music producer and teacher living in beautiful San Clemente, CA. I have been living in, and teaching in this city for the past three years. In December 2014, I graduated from Musician's Institute with an Audio Engineering degree and Music Composition Certification; after completing these educational qualifications, I moved to San Clemente and began my own business, Custom Audio Solutions. Through this business I offer audio consultation and live sound services, and well as fully comprehensive music production and post production services.I also offer private lessons on these subjects: Audio Engineering, Music Production, Guitar performance, Music Theory and composition and fundamental to intermediate piano skills & synthesis.I have over 15 years of experience playing Guitar, Piano

and writing music. I was also an exemplary Product Specialist for Guitar Center for nearly 5 years while I completed school.

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About Kenny S.

Kenny has been playing guitar since the age of 14, has received awards and grants from the Canada Council, and is an instructor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His approach to teaching guitar helps students learn quickly and maximize musical potential.

I'm a guitar player and singer songwriter from Montreal, Canada, have been living in Chicago for five years, and have been playing electric, dobro, and acoustic guitar in the studio and on the stage for 20+ years. I play fingerstyle in a variety of tunings and am also a proficient flatpicker covering folk, bluegrass, electric, blues, and country picking techniques.

Whether you are a songwriter looking to improve your basic skills to perform a wider range of material, or a flatpicker looking to refine your improvisation skills or learn fingerstyle and open tunings, I can help you learn the correct approach to help bring your playing to a new level.

We all have within us, the ability to be an excellent player. With ...

About Kenny

Kenny has been playing guitar since the age of 14, has received awards and grants from the Canada Council, and is an instructor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His approach to teaching guitar helps students learn quickly and maximize musical potential.

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jamison odling June 16, 2016··

I studied guitar with Kenny for five years and his lessons undoubtedly made me not only a better guitarist but a better musician. Kenny is an incredibly patient teacher with well thought out lessons that follow a natural scope and sequence while always fitting the needs a likes of the student. He is an expert communicator and an inspiring performer. I highly recommend his teaching to any and all levels of aspiring guitarist whatever the style of music.

Michel Zabitsky June 8, 2016·Acoustic Guitar·

I took weekly lessons with Kenny back when he was in Montreal and it was a great learning experience. He was not only open to working on the songs that I wanted but also introduced me to new and exciting stuff that have really broadened my horizons. Kenny is not only super knowledgeable and talented but above all is a great communicator and teacher who makes you feel comfortable learning new techniques and material in a stimulating and exciting way. Highly recommended!

Michael G June 6, 2016··

Great musician. Great guy. Most important, a great teacher. Kenny can clearly articulate what you need to know.
Technique, right/left hand position, theory, altered tunings.

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About Laura H.

Hi There! I grew up in Kentucky in a family that had a bluegrass band, and have been steeped in country, folk, and bluegrass my entire life. I performed and taught extensively in Berlin, Germany, and had a bluegrass variety show. If you want to learn some authentic licks and get an authentic sense for Americana Music, I'm your gal! I'd love to give you some listening references, and we'll have you playing some of your favorite songs on the acoustic guitar in no time. We'll start with the basics- strum patterns, chords, and songs you already know. Then, we'll progress to looking at flat picking, so you can play your own solos. I'll pick along on the Mandolin as you get better on solos. Bonus- we can work on singing the songs too if you are interested.I look forward to meeting you and pickin' some tunes!

About Laura

Hey Ya'll!I'm Laura, and I grew up in a log cabin in Kentucky, no joke! My three sisters and I sang in the church where my Mama played organ, and our family had a bluegrass band. I learned piano at an early age from my Grandpa Joe, and played French Horn and Mellophone in Marching Band and Concert band through Middle school and High School. At the University of Kentucky I was in some of the best Collegiate choirs in the country, and thats also when I started playing in my own band.I moved to Europe when I was 20, and started playing street music and performing locally. Well, that turned into me having my own variety show called the Southern Flavor Show, and touring quite a bit, all over Europe. Now, I'm settled in Redlands CA, and work part-time in the Music Industry in Los Angeles at one of the worlds leading recording studios.

We record all kinds of music there, but my favorite music is and will always be the Bluegrass, Folk, and Country music that I grew up with. I'm excited about getting to share my love of music with you! My main goal is for you to stay inspired and for this to be fun- music technique and practicing can be challenging, but we will find ways to keep you interested and motivated, by listening to lots of recorded music, and making sure you really love the songs you are learning. This kind of music is made for playing together, so if you would like I can get you up to speed on how to play with others- in a jam or performance setting.

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Ken C. August 14, 2017·Bluegrass Guitar·In studio

Laura is a great performer and teacher.

Morgan August 8, 2017·Acoustic Guitar·In studio

Laura did a wonderful job coaching my violin students for a fiddle contest in May 2017. She is a gentle and fun teacher. As a colleague I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Jimmie W. July 31, 2017·Mandolin·Online

Incredible!! Awesome lesson and looking forward to learning more!

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About Nick V.

No two students are the same, and with that in mind, I believe that there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all lessons program. I offer a very student oriented program that is based around the goals of each individual student, be it song-based, technique-focused, or something a little more theory intensive. The early stages of lessons, for a beginner in particular, can make or break their want to continue an instrument, and my goal is to show a student each step of progression they make no matter how small. And guitar should be fun -- I believe the student needs to enjoy what they're playing to keep them engaged in the material.

About Nick

If you were to talk to my family, you would inevitably hear stories about how I received a First Act electric guitar starter set as my first instrument, with the intention to see if I would actually take to it. In the same breath, you would also likely hear about how, at the age of 13 I would play for 6 hours a day on average. It probably didn't do much for my social life, but it would come in handy, when 5 years later, fresh out of high school, I made contact with a small local guitar shop and subsequently made the primary point of contact for whenever inquiries came in for lessons. While I still work very closely with this shop, I have since established an independent business dedicated to a suite of guitar-related services, not limited to instruction, but also expanded to include minor repair, and maintenance services. These are skills

I now offer after having developed the ability to do so experimenting with my own instruments and refining my process to ensure a well playing guitar every time.

I consider myself lucky to be able to make guitar such a large part of my life, to the point where I am able to make a living doing so, as well as playing in a band playing original music on my downtime. As a side note, unrelated to guitar, I consider myself fairly well rounded, with other interests including lifting and PC gaming, which incidentally, the equipment I currently possess now will facilitate my ability to provide video lessons, streaming guitar info-sessions, and gear demos as well in the very near future. I am not a touring musician, and I will not try to sell you based on who I've played with, only what I know. I like to think that I can provide a learning experience from an every day perspective, that you will hopefully find relatable and enjoyable, regardless of where you are in your guitar playing.

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About Steve R.

Lessons are all about finding out what you as a student/player want out of the guitar. Want to get intense? We'll gear lesson to that. Want to learn as a hobby? Will do that. I want to make playing fun and productive with tips from a long time pro and 1 on 1 interaction that you'll get from Youtube.

About Steve

Long time pro with 11 CD's released worldwide and extensive touring in Europe and the US. Not only do get a teacher who has an affinity for playing rock/metal you get the knowledge of a pro that can help with everything from guitar set up/gear to how to record/ compose and arrange songs. Lessons geared to your goals. I teach you what you need to know and want to play.

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Guy July 28, 2017·Guitar·Online

I have no idea who Steve is but he sent me an email asking that I review him. Sounds like a really honest guy. Right? Yeah, no. Never even heard the guy play. Bummer.

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About Zachary A.

I have over 13 years of experience. My father was a guitar instructor for over 25 years, and taught me everything I know. I have won 1st Place in a National Guitar Competition and have been recognized by World Re-known guitar players and musicians. I have a huge library of knowledge and techniques for the instrument and theory.

About Zachary

I have over 13 years of experience as a player. I have been to College for Music and understand theory and techniques. My father was a guitar instructor for over 25 years. My goal is to have a one-on-one experience with every student and make sure that we have a lesson plan that caters to each individuals level of experience, whether it is beginner or more advanced.

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